We stayed here for 5 nights and it had everything we could have needed. Dolphins and whales were a bonus! The hot tub was amazing and the house was so breezy and comfortable. We loved it!

What an amazing home! We truly enjoyed our stay as we soaked in the sunshine by the pool, watched sunsets on the lanai, and listened to the crashing ocean waves. It is well worth the drive down the hill. True paradise! The home was clean and well appointed and we would definitely love to return! Thank you Melanie and Craig for sharing your home with us!

Wow, the property is beautifully located at the oceans edge with amazing views to enjoy. The house has a fully stocked kitchen and all kinds of activities ping pong, yard games a large cabinet of board games. It’s a lovely neighborhood for a morning walk. We recommend 5⭐️

Our family had a wonderful time enjoying the island of Hawaii! Being able to stay at Melanie and Craig’s residence was an added bonus. The outdoor space along with the beautiful infinity pool overlooking the ocean was one of my favorite things about the house. The sunsets were truly amazing. Definitely worth waiting for either in the pool or the lanai! As mentioned by others the road to get to the place has lots of turns, but there’s fruit stands along the way! The neighborhood was quiet and our family enjoyed morning walks in the area.

If you never tire of looking and listening at, and into the ocean, this is the place for you! The pool was the #1 amenity, lots of space #2. Hope to return! Mahalo!

Stayed for week for part of my honeymoon. Loaded up on food and drinks at Costco and relaxed most of the days. Drove to Kona for night time scuba and to the Volcano National Park for hiking. But other than that we stayed put. Falling asleep and waking up to the waves was fantastic

Beautiful home with plenty of room to spread out. The kitchen was very well stocked and had everything we needed. Immediate response from host when we had questions. Loved having all the beach chairs etc. when we headed to the beach. For those with allergies, know that the house is completely open with no air conditioning so bring your allergy medicine.

As others have mentioned -- It is a beautiful place! We agree with all the positive comments and would hope to stay again. One of our favorite days on the trip was spent at the house and not leaving for sightseeing until that evening. A few things to consider (just for more information) -- to help with air circulation, three of the bedrooms don't have ceilings and are open air above the standard wall heights. The window coverings are lightweight, so it is difficult to sleep late. Also, it was nice at the end of our stay that Melanie communicated that our leftover food could be left in the refrigerator to possibly feed their chickens! Great interaction, except for a small issue (a month before our trip) when we had to shorten our reservation by a couple of days and hosts were unwilling to accommodate our new schedule. We stayed our first night in Kona -- which ended up being a positive experience too. I would definitely recommend this amazing oceanfront home.

In celebration of Mom's 66th birthday, Our group of 7, ages 22-66, were blessed w 6 incredible days at The Cove. The home is a true gem w Incredible unobstructed views of the Pacific. Each morning, after soaking in the seaside hottub, we shared breakfast and coffee on the upstairs patio overlooking the ocean. Our days were filled w MAGIC and The Cove served as the perfect homebase... Its approximately 60 minutes from downtown Kona. While some my find that travel time inconvenient, i DID NOT. The drive from Kona, and especially down Milolii Rd. (😆) is exhilarating in itself. Every day was an adventure... and The Cove's location added to it. The hosts were incredibly prompt replying to any questions we may have had. Mom had the best bdayEVER! Two in our group got engaged! MAGIC!

Loved loved loved the location of this place. Right on the cliff tops with a great breeze and the waves crashing almost at our door. It was a nice change to get away from busy touristy areas. It forced us to just stay and ‘be’ with all the creature comforts we needed. Highly recommend

Pictures can’t do justice for the outdoor space - truly amazing. We felt like we were at our own private resort! Would highly recommend

Hosts were gracious and friendly. Beautiful home with views and breeze from the ocean that greeted us every day. Well equipment kitchen that made preparing meals like being at home. We would definitely book again!

The home was perfect for my family of eight. Kitchen was stocked with all the cooking utensils needed to prepare meals. The pool and hot tub were a bonus. We spent most of our time out in the family / game room area. Easy check in and check out instructions. So glad for the quite time away from the busy-ness of the town area. Thank you!

This property superseded our expectations, it was like living in a postcard. My family thoroughly enjoyed everything about this house, the pool was a family favorite. The remote location of this house made our vacation all the more enjoyable. Be sure to get your groceries before driving to the house. The house is well stocked with everything you’ll need, especially in the kitchen. The owners are very responsive and ready to help at a moments notice. We hope to return next summer and are counting down the days.

The place was spotless and the hosts couldn’t have been any better!! We were a party of 9 with space to spare. The kitchen is stocked and the laundry on site was a bonus. It is a great place to jump off to Hilo side or Kona. The salt water pool a true place to soak up the sun and hot tub made for romantic sunsets. Lots of books, games and ambience. We saw turtles down in the cove, and will be back for sure

We were impressed with The Cove at Milllii from our first conversation with the owners who went out of their way to provide us with information about the house and all the activities in the area. The home was so well equipped with kitchen fully stocked with spices, dishes and appliances. The bedrooms were very comfortable and all of our family loved the house. Thank you for sharing your family vacation home. We will be returning next year

This house is amazing, open floor plan lots of room for big families. If you are looking for peace and tranquility, hearing the ocean, enjoying views and the sunsets this is the house for you. Calm beach is 5min drive up the road. The house is 1hr away from Kona. We meal planned ahead stopped at Costco, Walmart, Safeway before heading to house. The kitchen is very well stocked with a-little of coffee, sugar, oil, spices, flour. The bathrooms have Pantene shampoo, conditioner and body wash, hair dryer. Its 2hrs from Hilo. We planned ahead and stopped at Panaluu bake shop(delicious), black sandy beach(saw turtles) Hilo market place (souvenirs). Consider the travel speeds in the area are usually about 35-45 max with windy roads. The house is 10min from the main road on a windy road. The owner was immediately available for questions and concerns. Will definitely be back.

The property was beautiful but very remote. We loved it because we wanted to get away from the hustle of the city. Other than not being used to having mosquitoes around, it was the perfect vacation!

This is the place if you want to get away from the crowds and get that island paradise feel. You might have to drive an hour to get to kona but if you want to experience sun and ocean in your own private escape this is perfect. Rent a car, bring some groceries, and sit back and chill.

We spent a week at the Cove at Milolii and cannot thank Melanie and Craig enough for sharing their beautiful home! The house is spacious and well stocked with everything you need to relax and unwind! The views are breathtaking! We came home after a fun day of exploring the island to the most beautiful sunsets! Later we enjoyed a sky full of stars while sitting in the hot tub!! Melanie was so welcoming and responded promptly to any questions that we had! We loved the quiet nights and remote location! Exactly what we were looking for and well worth the drive! Melanie and Craig “Thanks for being such wonderful hosts and for sharing your little piece of heaven!” 😊 Brian and Lisa

The property is lovely! Overlooking the ocean with an infinity pool and hot tub for maximum relaxation! The living areas have a lot of comfortable seating, great for large groups, and the recreation areas come with all sorts of games, pool/ocean toys and reading. The bedrooms are all well-appointed and kitchen cupboards already well stocked with basic ingredients - herbs, oil, sugar, vinegar, etc. Be prepared for a winding road down to Milolii - it is worth it!

We spent six nights at the Cove. We had an awesome experience! The inside of the home is beautifully decorated and clean. The kitchen was well stocked for making meals. We very much enjoyed eating out on the lanai each night. We arrived on a calm ocean day, as our stay went on we experienced a pretty intense wind storm with rain and saw the ocean with very high surf. It was exhilarating watching the waves as they slammed into the cliffs. The outside area's were gorgeous. The pool and hot tub were so nice to have all to ourselves. We watched every sunset from the hot tub. It was really fun to have a ping pong table! We were able to see many fish down in the cove (when calm); a few whale sightings (once in the middle of a ping pong game!) and dolphins. As others have mentioned this is a home off the beaten track so stock up on food before going so you don't have to leave! We would absolutely stay again! Mahalo to Melanie and Craig for allowing others to experience your beautiful property! Jenny and Jeff

This was a wonderful place to stay. They had everything you could need in the kitchen to make your meals. The amenities were great, and communication with the owners was great. The ocean views are to die for.

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We spent the week before Christmas at the Cove with two other couples and really enjoyed our stay! There was plenty of space for all of us to either spend time together or time apart. The kitchen was well stocked and had every cooking utensil that one could need. The outdoor space was fantastic - from the pool and hot tub as well as the large outdoor living area under the main part of the house. Sunsets were amazing - you could view them from the pool/hot tub or from the deck off the house. Craig and Melanie were very responsive to questions throughout our stay. We experienced a pretty intense storm the second night - strong enough winds to blow some of the screens off the windows. Craig came over the next day to check on us and the house - he brought some citrus fruit from his trees! The oranges were so good and we used the lemons for lemon chicken. This house is right on the cove and with that comes with about a 10 minute drive down a switchback road from the highway. Take Melanie's advice to do a little meal planning and shop for food in Kona before heading to the house (Costco and Safeway worked for us) -- you will be glad that you did... This is a great place if you prefer to be away from the tourist crowd in Kona and love being right on the ocean. Cheers!

This place is definitely off the beaten track, but it’s glorious once you get there. The hosts are very helpful and kind.

We stayed at the Cove at Milol'ii for a week in November 2022. The ocean breeze and sunsets were spectacular. We really liked that the home is powered by solar electricity. The neighborhood is quiet and everyone we met was friendly and it had a very inviting feel to it. Several small produce stands were setup but we weren't able to get any $1 avocados at the stand on the top of the hill. Though Melanie was so kind to drop some of their fresh fruit from their land. Melanie was very helpful giving suggestions of places to go. They have many books to read and games for the kids and adults. We scouted for Whales everyday with one of the 5 sets of binoculars provided at the house but, unfortunately, we didn't see any. We did see some pods of spinner dolphin cruise by a few hundred yards off the shore though. The cove by the house has a blow-hole that will spout mist if the tide and waves are high enough. The pool and jacuzzi are very relaxing. The host did not require much in the way of cleanup, which we are normally accustomed to. Rather, she wanted us to leave our food provisions in order to make compost and chicken feed. It was just a reminder of how the people of Hawaii think and feel. They really want to protect their special place in the world. While there we went to an Octopus research farm for. Learned many things and they allowed you to put hand in tank to play with them. Day on sail boat with snorkeling and a day of sport fishing. Waterfalls in Hilo and active Volcano Kīlauea. Much to see while visiting Hawaii. Local Tip: There is a small area at the end of the north end of the road the house is on that you can access the water for snorkeling. It also has a hand rail for easier access to the water. We brought our own fishing poles though locals say you can rent some. Caught a 10lb Trevally (fun to catch). Thank you Melanie we will be back for more adventures.

We loved our stay in this comfortable and spacious property with beautiful waterfront sunsets. Highly recommend.

Beautifully relaxing location with stunning sunsets. Have all your provisions and then relax. There are numerous places throughout this well outfitted house to read or find comfort, quiet and total relaxation. The pool, spa, your deck, game area, tv room, living room... and the hosts are outstanding communicators and great people.

5 women could not have found a more beautiful and accommodating home to relax, restore and explore from. From early morning swims in the private pool to late evening soaks in the hot tub we were at ease and comfortable at all times. Thank you , hopefully we will be back to watch the sun set over the ocean and give a toast to this beautiful Hawaiian island

We had a very relaxing stay at Melanie and Craig's home on the cove! The house is stocked with everything guests could want or need. We appreciated this very much -- plenty of bath towels and pool towels, a basket full of sunscreen and bug spray, a fully-stocked kitchen, etc. ... It just seemed like there was extra of everything, and this is not always the case at rental properties. The house has a great layout with many ways to take in the incredible view of the cove and ocean. We enjoyed the upper deck, the patio/pool/hot tub, and especially loved the cove itself. Sitting at the cove, reading and watching the waves crash was our favorite part. The ocean view at this property is hard to beat! Melanie was a very welcoming host as well!

A beautiful custom home built with Ohia wood pillars and graced with very nice landscaping. They even have grass, a variety that the clever owner found that thrives on salt water! The pool is also saltwater refreshed by the ocean - no chlorine smell! Bedrooms were large and comfortable, two with private baths and the 3rd with a bath right beside. It is VERY well equipped in every area - lots of beach/pool towels, pool toys, games, a delicious hot tub, outdoor seating. Kitchen is complete - every pan, dish, storage, plasticware, cutlery, etc you might need. View is spectacular and you can snorkel right there if you are careful with the broken lava approach. Like everywhere, mosquitoes are a presence - come prepared. It is very south of Kona and yes, the road down is curvy but once you are there you won't want to leave. If you're looking for nightlife and restaurants this is not the place. If you are looking for peace and quiet and just want to luxuriate in comfortable surroundings The Cove cannot be beat. Really hope to return. Ironically the 4 stars for Check In Process is because VRBO failed to give us the complete address.